del Toro's commentary on Pan's Labyrinth, because now I can actually hear his voice as I read his interview! I get the same safe feeling with him that I have with Peter Jackson. He's got integrity and savvy, but he's also still child-like enough that his imagination is free and articulate ;)

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...so for the second movie we sat down and worked it out. When we did this we got really excited because this second film is not a Ďtag oní, itís not Ďfillerí, itís an integral part of telling the story of those 50 years of history lost in the narrative.

I can't help it! When I read this, I started crying all over again. I feel like I've run an emotional marathon; but I wouldn't change it for the world!I KNEW IT! They're restoring Hobbiton! Part of me is bummed that tourists can't get in there since they planted for a whole year in advance for LotR, but the majority of me is SO THRILLED that the Shire will be alive again! *tears again*

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When I become part of a world that I love, such as this, I really come with a lot of enthusiasm and hard work, and we know we are recreating and creating a world that is part of the mythos of millions of people and we will approach it as passionately and respectfully as it needs to be taken."

*still shaken and stirred* And all my dreams have come true.Thank you Xoanon. This was a wonderful interview with an approach that addressed anything I was concerned about. And I appreciate so much that Mr. del Toro answered each with honesty, enthusiasm and an obvious understanding of what we needed to know. Obviously, he's talked deeply and often with our NZ Filmic Family and embraces the incredible union between Tolkien's works and these films and us :) I'm not worried at all now. Trust Peter and Guillermo. No problem. Except for one. Gotta figure out a new footer.